The Impact of Supporting Local Non-Profits In a world that can seem dominated by commercialism and consumerism, Giving Tuesday stands out by encouraging people to shift their focus from receiving to giving. This global movement takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and uses the power of social media to inspire...
Celebrate Pink Friday! Shop local first this Holiday Season in Clear Lake, Iowa! BY: RACHEL WUMKES It's the Friday before Thanksgiving: time to celebrating Pink Friday in Clear Lake! It's a special day dedicated to shopping small and supporting local businesses. The Pink Friday movement promotes supporting the ‘little...
Holiday Edition 2023 BY: RACHEL WUMKES I know, I know. I may be a bit advanced in my whole “holiday shopping” blog post. Then again… just a few short days ago was September 25th. Do you know what that means? Only THREE MONTHS until Christmas Day. Yikes, right? It’s time to get moving on that holiday shopping, my...
Who doesn’t love a parade? BY: RACHEL WUMKES A parade is a procession of people or vehicles moving through a public place in order to celebrate an important day or event. For Clear Lake’s 4th of July Extravaganza, it’s the culmination of a week-long celebration, kicking off a full day of fun in our beautiful tourist...
BY: RACHEL WUMKES This blog originally published on April 26, 2018 and has been updated with current event dates for summer 2023. Summer, Summer, Summertime - get ready to gear up for another full summer of Clear Lake fun! I know, I know. I’ve jumped the gun just a bit. But with the nicer temps and the fact that I can...
Sacred & Secular Activities! BY: RACHEL WUMKES It is simply mind-boggling to me that this weekend is Easter. I mean… how did we get here? Wasn’t Christmas just yesterday?!?! Maybe it’s the bitter cold wind still whipping through the region. Or the fact there is STILL a teeny-tiny little bit of ice on Clear Lake. ...
Welcome 2023 BY: RACHEL WUMKES New Year’s Eve is one of the largest global celebrations. It’s unique in the sense that no matter where you are in the world, the countdown and festivities are essentially the same. Champagne corks pop as we blow our noisemakers and throw confetti in the air. Loved ones often share a kiss...
